The projects aiming to revive Scotland's former ferry town of Stranraer
When the last ferry sailed from Stranraer more than a decade ago, life "changed dramatically" for the town.A string of projects are now in the offing which -What are the developments for the south-west Scotland town and what stage are they at?The £18m expansion of Stranraer Marina hopes to bring tens of thousands of new visitors a year
The outline case was approved by the Borderlands Partnership Board two years ago with a cost attached of £18m.The scheme has taken several years to reach this stage but it is believed to have the potential to boost the local economy by tens of millions of pounds once completed.Expanding the native oyster beds - celebrated in a local festival - is part of plans for a research centre
A "project justification report" will ultimately be needed to secure the funding support earmarked for it.The area is said to be an "ideal location" for a range of water sportsIt was part of the wider Reactivating Galloway Project which successfully unlocked more than £17m in support from the UK government's levelling-up fund earlier this year.
Plans for a new multi-purpose site offering cultural, leisure and tourism accommodation facilities went on display late last year.
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